Lucky Dube

Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Considered to be one of the most important musicians in African music history. The South African born but globally revered reggae icon remains one of the most celebrated reggae legends of all time.

Lucky Dube

Was Lucky Dube from Zimbabwe?

Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced duu-beh; 3 August 1964 – 18 October 2007) was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Considered to be one of the most important musicians in African music history.

Lucky Dube
BornLucky Philip Dube3 August 1964 Ermelo, Transvaal (now Mpumalanga), South Africa

What happened to Lucky Dube?

On October 18 2007, South African music legend Lucky Dube was killed in a botched hijacking in Rosettenville, Johannesburg. In the days that followed, the world grieved along with his wife Zanele and their seven children.

Who is the best between Lucky Dube and Bob Marley?

Lucky Dube was a much better singer as far a voice goes. He performed and recorded some great tracks, but many of his songs are a bit similar and not memorable in my opinion. On the other hand Bob Marley’s songs, the words and the music, were simply brilliant.

Which song made Lucky Dube famous?

Bongo Ragga (Songs Made Famous by Lucky Dube)

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